How is the premium for new car damage insurance calculated?

[JamesLee]

The cost of car damage insurance is primarily calculated based on the method of coverage. Generally, the insured amount for car damage insurance is determined according to the purchase price of the new car. Insurance companies consider this method of coverage as full coverage, and in the event of a claim, the policyholder can receive compensation for actual losses. The insured amount for car damage insurance can also be determined based on the actual value at the time of coverage. The actual value refers to the purchase price of the new car minus the depreciation amount.

[MacCorbin]

When I first bought my new car, I specifically researched the calculation method for vehicle damage insurance. The basic formula is the vehicle purchase price multiplied by the insurance rate, which varies between insurance companies. For ordinary family cars, it's approximately 1.2%. For example, if you bought a car for 200,000 yuan, the first-year premium would be around 2,400 yuan. The coefficients for different car models vary significantly, with luxury cars reaching up to 1.5%, and new energy vehicles even higher. The nature of vehicle use also matters, as commercial vehicles can double the cost. There are no discounts for first-time insurance purchases, but if you don’t file a claim for three consecutive years, you can get up to a 40% discount. The reformed vehicle damage insurance now includes seven additional coverages such as theft and spontaneous combustion, so the premium is slightly higher than before. I recommend clarifying the insurance company's deductible clauses, as some companies do not cover engine damage caused by water submersion.

[HadleyMarie]

There are tricks to calculating vehicle damage insurance. I've compared the algorithms of several insurance companies, and the core is base premium × rate coefficient. The base premium refers to the new car invoice price and the vehicle model's risk coefficient, with luxury cars starting at 1.3 and ordinary commuter cars around 1.0. The rate coefficient includes factors like the NCD coefficient (No Claim Discount) and traffic violation coefficients. For example, a three-year accident-free coefficient is 0.6, while having a speeding record will increase the rate. The insurance period also affects the price, with annual policies being the most economical. Nowadays, vehicle damage insurance is bundled with the non-deductible coverage, so you don't need to buy it separately. For reference: the first-year premium for a 150,000 RMB commuter car is around 1,800, while a 300,000 RMB BBA (BMW, Benz, Audi) is about 4,500. Before purchasing, remember to check the VIN on the policy.

[HadleyLee]

New car damage insurance is calculated based on the vehicle purchase price. The insurance company's system automatically evaluates the vehicle price, which is called the vehicle price coefficient. For ordinary fuel vehicles, the coefficient is 1.0, while for performance vehicles, it starts from 1.3. The basic premium formula is: vehicle price × (0.9% - 1.5%), multiplied by various adjustment coefficients. For example, the vehicle usage coefficient is 1.0 for private cars and directly 1.8 for ride-hailing vehicles. The region where the insurance is taken out also has an impact, with higher coefficients in big cities. There is no discount in the first year, but a 10% reduction is applied annually for safe driving thereafter. Nowadays, car damage insurance includes seven types of coverage such as glass insurance, making it more cost-effective than purchasing them separately. The first-year premium for a 200,000-yuan car is approximately 2,200 yuan.